Though it's not Christmas in July, it'll be winter in August at the High Line this weekend when Jaguar throws a Chill fest; head over for ice skating, snow, and a life-size snow globe. Then, get together for a spin on the carousel for a good cause at an Evening Carousel Ride to End Alzheimer's.

Nature's Classroom: Discover art, music, and movement at the arboretum's outdoor classroom, or see what you can find hopping around at Family Pond Exploration. Learn how owls hunt, eat, and ingest their prey atHoot Roots, and also take the family to the park to uncover and create art. Continue on to the Latino Cultural Festival for dance, film, music, and more, or check out the nationally acclaimed Double Dutch group, ride a water slide, and join in on the food taste-off at Wash Ave. Rocks.

September 15Get Fit, Feel Great Pilot Program - Bounce! Trampoline Sports, Valley Cottage, NY A kick-off event to introduce a new fitness program for kids with a nutritionist; try mini aerobics class, test the new acrobat harness...

Through December 28Shabbot for Tots- Union Temple, Brooklyn, NYSing, dance, and learn Hebrew...

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Stuff We Like: S'mores Please!Though National S'mores Day was Aug. 10, these ooey-gooey treats can be made any time. Did you know the first printed s'mores recipe appeared in a 1927 Girl Scout handbook?

Where-To Guide: Pick Your Own BerriesTake home bunches of strawberries (get ‘em while you still can!), blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries to make into your own pies and jams, or just eat them on the spot. Our extensive guide helps you find a berry farm near you.

After-School Programs in Your NeighborhoodFrom tutoring and academic enrichment classes to sports, dance, music, and tae kwon do sessions, this comprehensive guide lets you know about the programs in your area.

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